Wantman Takes the Lead Early
Level 13
: 600/1,200, 0 ante
Action picked up on the turn with 32,000 in the pot and the board reading Q♥8♣2♥9♠.
Matthew Wantman fired out a bet of 26,000 and Eshaan Bhalla called.
The 5♥ was dealt on the river and Wantman continued again, this time for 56,500. Bhalla used a time bank card before flicking in the call, but could not beat Wantman's set of deuces 2♠2♣.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
398,500
98,500
|
98,500 |
|
201,500
-98,500
|
-98,500 |